Tearing my Ford 10.25 apart....getting ready to put it in my Toyota....noticed the pinion bearing was bad as the yoke wobbled....no big deal as i am planning 5.38's, full install kit, and welded before it goes in the truck....then i pull the cover and see that.....apparently pinion was loose enough to rape the carrier.....the marks are maybe a 1/16" deep at most.

I figure by the time i weld the spiders to the case and the pin and the side gears like the right ups on pirate suggest it will be one large chunk of metal and those marks will be of little consequence....but i am no expert so i ask.

On a side note....i can't seem to find a spool for it if i decide to go that route....anyone know if one exists?